The Bulgaria mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church . AveU started. In thisgarden vineyard of our Church shaU the fruitage be abundant, over-flowing? Shall there be in Bulgaria a worthy offering unto Himwhose children its people are? There is no question as to the possi-bility. The harvest is as certain in Bulgaria as elsewhere, but herealso, as elsewhere, it is not without cost. First, if this Bulgaria Mission is to win its harvest, if it is to dothe utmost possible in its ingathering of redeemed souls, the wholeChurch must desire the harvest—not merely the four Americanmissionaries and th
The Bulgaria mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church . AveU started. In thisgarden vineyard of our Church shaU the fruitage be abundant, over-flowing? Shall there be in Bulgaria a worthy offering unto Himwhose children its people are? There is no question as to the possi-bility. The harvest is as certain in Bulgaria as elsewhere, but herealso, as elsewhere, it is not without cost. First, if this Bulgaria Mission is to win its harvest, if it is to dothe utmost possible in its ingathering of redeemed souls, the wholeChurch must desire the harvest—not merely the four Americanmissionaries and the little group of native helpers on the field, not only 36 the Bishops, nor the Missionary Secretaries, nor the occasional preacher or layman who may have become interested in A Task for the this Mission. Nothing less than the nnconqnerable desire Whole Church of the whole Church, individnally and collectively, can suffice. And the whole Church must pray, fervently and effectually, for this object of its wish. Then, united in wish, united in prayer,. Lovetch Methodist Church and Parsonage the whole Church deliberately planning to do its part with all possiblewisdom and grace, an abundant harvest is assured. Can the Churchexpect a full harvest on any mission field on conditions less than these ?Second, the Mission must no longer be allowed to suffer the uncer-tain, or rather the certain effects of a vacillating policy. Its reasonfor existence is admitted, and the principle of its continuance superintendent has been appointed and sent to the Mission. Lethim be loyally upheld both at home and on the field. 36 Certain iini)ortant needs on the field are most urgent. One of theseis an adequate supply of all kinds of church literature, especially ofBibles, Testaments and GosiDels. Adequate facilities for print-Important ing ought also to be provided. Another imperative need is aNeeds boys school. Not necessarily of college grade, but equal to the grade of the Jiational sc
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